Congratulations Survey Winners! At YA Entertainment, we love hearing from all the K-drama fans! That's why we conducted a survey for Korean Drama fans in the U.S. Three lucky participants of the YA Entertainment survey won an entire DVD box set of their choice! The winners are Aimee from FL, Melissa from NY and Sharon from HI. Thank You to Everyone that Participated!

"What's the Big Deal About Korean TV Dramas?" A common question reporters ask us is, "Why would Americans watch Korean TV dramas?" We do our best to explain why K-dramas are so great! However, what better way for the media to understand than to talk to the fans themselves! If you are an outspoken and proud K-drama fan, who is not afraid to talk to a few reporters, let us know! Email YA Entertainment and we will add you to our list of fans reporters can contact.

Dong-Joo (Lee Dong-Gun, Lovers in Paris and Ruler of Your Own World) is about to find out. Abandoned at a young age, Dong-Joo grew up in an orphanage with his best friend Gi-Tae (Kim Sung-Soo, Lawyers and Full House). After the arrival of Ji-Soo (Kim Ha-Neul, Romance, Happy Together, Secret), the two friends become rivals, competing for her affection. An accident, however, soon separates the friends. Adopted by a wealthy Japanese couple, Dong-Joo leaves Korea behind. Twelve years later, Dong-Joo returns to Korea, only to find Gi-Tae and Ji-Soo are now together. Though Dong-Joo greatly values his friendship with Gi-Tae, his love for Ji-Soo is as strong as ever. Can Dong-Joo win back Ji-Soo's heart without destroying his bond with Gi-Tae? YA Entertainment is proud to present Stained Glass, a touching story of romance and friendship. The pain of loss, the power of love, and the ache of longing all await you in this timeless tale.

Question 1 “I love the music for the Korean TV dramas. They are so beautiful. Where can I go to purchase these soundtracks? Also, have you ever thought of adding the soundtrack to your DVD’s?” Answer: Yes, I have wanted to include the drama soundtracks with our DVD boxsets since the beginning. However, international music copyrights can be tricky, and we need some more time to make sure everything is done properly. As for purchasing the soundtracks on CD, I would recommend YesAsia.com or Annyoung.com. I agree the drama music is absolutely wonderful. And the drama producers know exactly what type of music to use during all the different scenes and plot developments. The combination of the Korean drama storylines and musical soundtracks is truly magical (and so dang addicting!). Question 2 “I want to buy the DVD box sets for "What Planet Are You From". Could you please let me know if YA Entertainment has any plans to release that title?” Answer: Yes! We will release "What Planet Are You From" on DVD with English subtitles in early 2007. Kim Rae Won cracks me up. And he and Jung Ryu Won from My Lovely Sam-Soon should have wonderful chemistry together. I personally look forward to this one.

Have a question? Ask YA Entertainment President, Tom Larsen.

When Jun-Yeong (Kwon Sang Woo, Stairway to Heaven) and Hye-In (Kim Hee Sun, Goodbye My Love, Tomato) were young, they believed their love could conquer all. However, when fate separates the two through a series of unfortunate circumstances, the very foundation of their young love is shaken. MBC’s TV drama, Sad Love Story broke all records with an impressive top production cost of 7 billion won (around 7million US dollars). This classic romantic story was originally scheduled to star Song Seung-Hun in the role of Jun-Yeong, but Kwon Sang Woo stepped in when Song withdrew to enlist in his obligatory military service- making Sad Love Story a center of attention from the media during production. Fall in love all over again with Sad Love Story, a story that proves there really is nothing more powerful than love-not even death.

From singer to actress, Yoon Eun-hye has been the center of attention ever since her 1999 debut with K-pop music sensation, Baby VOX. Deemed one of the hottest stars of 2006, Eun-hye (age 21) has managed to become a major force within the Hayllu movement. In 1997, the five-member girl group, Baby VOX, blasted its way into K-pop stardom. As one of the forerunners of the Korean Wave, Baby VOX was one of the first bands to promote themselves overseas. In 1999, Yoon was the latest addition to the group, labeling her as the ‘baby’ of the group. But it was her happy-go-lucky attitude and adorable looks that really made her popularity and fan base grow. When her contract was up in July of 2005, Yoon decided to branch out into acting. With no formal training as an actress, Yoon was able to take the lead in one of Korea’s hottest new dramas, “Palace” (aka Princess Hours) . Palace is the fictitious story a royal family that still rules over modern-day Korea. Yoon, plays the part of Chae-Gyung - an average girl who finds herself the new bride to the crown price of Korea. Trapped between the royal secrets of the palace, numerous plots to overthrow the crown and romantic love triangles-Chae-Gyung struggles to maintain what is left of her chaotic teenage life. From dramas, commercials, variety shows and modeling, there isn’t much this bright-eyed pop icon hasn’t done. So what’s next? Yoon is taking on the silver screen in the major motion picture release of “Escaping Charisma”. She can also be seen in the popular KBS drama, “The Vineyard Man.”

There are lots of great resources to find out more about Korean TV dramas on the web. One of our absolute favorites is KoreanWiz.org. What makes KoreanWiz stand out from the pack? From dramas, movies, stars and cultural facts, Koreanwiz.com has up-to-date information on anything Korean! Presented in a user-friendly format, Koreanwiz is a useful resource for any diehard k-drama fan. According to the KoreanWiz homepage, the website was created to help the growing number of non-Koreans who want to learn more about Korean’s vast culture. For those of you with an insatiable need to learn more about Korean dramas and Korean culture, this website is made especially for you. Need to know what TV station in your area are showing K-dramas? Want to find out what’s playing now in Korea? Or perhaps you have a question about their culture? Koreanwiz is your one-stop solution!

YA Entertainment's Upcoming Release Schedule Glass Slipper, Volume 2-October 10, 2006 Stained Glass-November 7, 2006 Palace (Goong)-November 21, 2006 Sad Love Story-November 2006 (Tentative) Lovers in Prague-November 2006 (Tentative) A Prince's First Love-December 2006 (Tentative) Tomato-December 2006 (Tentative) Jumong, Volume 1-January, 2007 (Tentative) YAE's Complete Catalog List Don't see your favorite drama here? Send us an email!

EXCLUSIVE CONTEST Win a Free DVD Box Set of Your Choice! TRIVIA QUESTION In Volume 2 of "Glass Slipper", one subtitle line is in a special color (yellow). Here is what you have to tell us to win. 1. What is the exact wording of the subtitle in yellow? 2. Which character is saying it? 3. Which character is he/she talking to? 4. In which episode is the yellow subtitle? KNOW THE ANSWER? Send your answer to Katie.Flanagan@yaentertainment.com. You must have the correct answer to all four questions to win. The first participant with the correct answers will receive a FREE DVD box set of their choice. Pick from any title in our catalog! Winners will be notified via email and noted in the October issue of YAE Insider. Good Luck! LAST MONTH'S TRIVIA QUESTION The emergence of the term "Korean Wave" started with a Beijing newspaper reporting on a popular South Korean band. In what year was the article published, and what was the name of the band? Answer: Year: 1999, Band name: H.O.T. First Place Winner is Lorraine from Chicago, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners are Leo from Ontario, Canada and Elizabeth from Baton Rogue, LA. Congratulations to Our Winners!

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